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Carbine Torch

Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)

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29 Jun 2026 at 17:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of a "Carbine Torch," a vital component of officer equipment. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment," entails the delivery of torches throughout the UK. Submissions must adhere to the electronic policy specified in the tender documents. Interested parties must submit their bids by 22nd July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 15th July 2026. The procurement is currently at the 'tender' stage with an estimated contract start date of 21st September 2026, running through to 20th September 2031, including potential extensions for two additional option years.

This open competition offers significant growth opportunities for companies that specialise in providing security equipment, particularly those with expertise in producing high-quality torches. Given the award criteria, which emphasise technical quality over price with a 70% weighting for technical and a 30% weighting for price, businesses that emphasise innovation and quality in manufacturing will have a competitive advantage. Companies accustomed to projects within the public authority domain and who can deliver robust and reliable products suitable for varying operational environments will be well-placed to bid for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbine Torch

Notice Description

The torch is a critical component of an officer's equipment. It supports an officer's target identification, threat assessment, safe weapon handling and effective decision making across a wide range of operational environments including low light and no light.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060928-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

31521320 - Torches

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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